Frontiers in Physiology (Nov 2024)

Signal pathways involved in contrast-induced acute kidney injury

  • Ke Deng,
  • Mingxin Pei,
  • Beibei Li,
  • Nanqi Yang,
  • Zijian Wang,
  • Xinchi Wan,
  • Zhiying Zhong,
  • Zhiyi Yang,
  • Yanling Chen

DOI
https://doi.org/10.3389/fphys.2024.1490725
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 15

Abstract

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Contrast-induced acute kidney injury (CI-AKI) has emerged as a global public health concern, ranking as the third most prevalent cause of hospital-acquired acute kidney injury, which is related to adverse outcomes. However, its precise pathogenesis remains elusive. Consequently, researchers are dedicated to uncovering CI-AKI’s pathophysiology and signaling pathways, including inflammation, oxidative stress, apoptosis, and ferroptosis, to improve prevention and treatment. This review thoroughly analyzes the signaling pathways and their interactions associated with CI-AKI, assesses the impact of various research models on pathway analysis, and explores more precise targeted treatment and prevention approaches. Aims to furnish a robust theoretical foundation for the molecular mechanisms underpinning clinical treatments.

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